Our Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Prediction: 1-2
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC in the Australia A-League is scheduled for an 04:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Wellington Phoenix's Last Match – Western Sydney Wanderers vs Wellington Phoenix
Wellington Phoenix will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 2-2 Australia A-League draw with Western Sydney Wanderers on February 13. In that match, Wellington Phoenix controlled 46% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Western Sydney Wanderers | 54% | 10 (5) | 1.23 | 40 |
 Wellington Phoenix | 46% | 9 (8) | 1.57 | 29 |
Auckland FC's Last Match – Sydney FC vs Auckland FC
Auckland FC must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 Australia A-League draw against Sydney FC on February 17. In that match, Auckland FC recorded 44% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sydney FC | 56% | 14 (8) | 1.89 | 45 |
 Auckland FC | 44% | 10 (5) | 1.42 | 40 |
Wellington Phoenix vs Auckland FC Stats
Key Stats
| Wellington Phoenix | Auckland FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 1.2 | Defence Strength | 0.49 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 9/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Wellington Phoenix are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Auckland FC average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Wellington Phoenix 19-22
Auckland FC 14-12
What are the odds for this match?
Wellington Phoenix to win: @4
Draw: @3.8
Auckland FC to win: @1.833
Lineups
Wellington Phoenix (4-4-2) : Joshua Oluwayemi, Matt Sheridan, Manjrekar James, Bill Tuiloma, Isaac Hughes, Ramy Najjarine, Paulo Retre, Alex Rufer, Carlo Armiento, Eze Ifeanyi, Kazuki Nagasawa
Auckland FC (4-2-3-1) : Michael Woud, Callan Elliot, Hiroki Sakai, Daniel Hall, Francis De Vries, Jake Gordwood-Reich, Felipe Gallegos, Jesse Randall, Cameron Howieson, Logan Rogerson, Guillermo May
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